Pls Rosberg, give Hamilton something to fight today. If he doesn't pass him in the start Ham gonna dominate again.
By Pele.gif Go To PostYES HAMindeed thx Lewis, now at least we have a race on!
Italian fans, a very good chance of a Merc 1-2. I feel the podium will consist of a rather large amount of booing.
This race is boring even by 2016 standards.
I was expecting Kimi Max fireworks. And he pits. Only chance of entertainment gone.
I was expecting Kimi Max fireworks. And he pits. Only chance of entertainment gone.
By Spengo Go To PostThis race is boring even by 2016 standards.DRS on this track is so useless, at least for us viewers :(
I was expecting Kimi Max fireworks. And he pits. Only chance of entertainment gone.
At least the Championship got a little more exiting
There have been soooooo many nothing races this year, as much as I love ham even I'm starting to find this a bit boring.
We leave Europe behind and start travelling around the globe for the remaining races of the year. First stop Marina Bay in the city centre of Singapore.
Definitely one of the nicer (new) additions to the racing calender as it skyline and the fact that it is a night race adds really to the atmosphere of the race-weekend.
Big question hanging around this weekend is if Mercedes found out why it was so bad last year and can they get the purple super softs, they are brought out again for this weekend, working as they should this year. (maybe even some rain??)
Definitely one of the nicer (new) additions to the racing calender as it skyline and the fact that it is a night race adds really to the atmosphere of the race-weekend.
Big question hanging around this weekend is if Mercedes found out why it was so bad last year and can they get the purple super softs, they are brought out again for this weekend, working as they should this year. (maybe even some rain??)
Sometimes I just come here for the pictures, I wonder when Camera phones will be able to take pics with that quality.
Lets hope the Mercs were light on fuel, as they were on the (2 compounds) slower tire (yellow) when doing their fastest laps. Carlos also looked good in the long run at the end (similar to the RBR's).
And do love city tracks like this, walls + high speed.
Alonso kisses wall: https://streamable.com/wern
Vettel to close to the wall: https://streamable.com/kxao
Nico crash: https://streamable.com/afwk
Night lightning does make things look better, so bring on P2 and lets see if Vettel can get a bit closer to the RBR's to make the weekend more exiting.
And do love city tracks like this, walls + high speed.
Alonso kisses wall: https://streamable.com/wern
Vettel to close to the wall: https://streamable.com/kxao
Nico crash: https://streamable.com/afwk
Night lightning does make things look better, so bring on P2 and lets see if Vettel can get a bit closer to the RBR's to make the weekend more exiting.
By Kidjr Go To Postthe hell is it about singapore and mercs? where does all the pace go?
Needs too much downforce and not much of engine power. Redbull has the best chassi of them all.
I'm still skeptical about Mercedes being that far away from red bull. Hope Ricciardo can manage to win this time, he deserves it.
Alonso wide: https://streamable.com/k760
Sainz wide: https://streamable.com/iyu5
DannyRic spin/crash: https://streamable.com/cz04
(from reddit)
Sainz wide: https://streamable.com/iyu5
DannyRic spin/crash: https://streamable.com/cz04
(from reddit)
By Pele.gif Go To PostNeeds too much downforce and not much of engine power. Redbull has the best chassi of them all.
I'm still skeptical about Mercedes being that far away from red bull. Hope Ricciardo can manage to win this time, he deserves it.
I see thanks pele
And I love you markao
By Kidjr Go To PostAnd if Lewis isnt winning I want max to winHe was trying his best to mess up his Q lap simulation, so if he does that on Saturday ;)
Overview laptimes on the Ultra Softs before they get on the long runs:
And some more barrier action
Ocon twice in couple corners: https://streamable.com/vtuj
Grosjean highspeed: https://streamable.com/79c9
And we are of for FP3 some more crashes and young Max enjoying the wildlife in Singapore
Max vs Godzilla: https://streamable.com/axm8
Wehrlein crash: https://streamable.com/kbxw
Max vs Godzilla: https://streamable.com/axm8
Wehrlein crash: https://streamable.com/kbxw
By Spengo Go To PostTrack evolution is pretty big here right?The biggest thing to account for is that the sun will drop completely and the track will change temperature a lot (faster) for the Q and race. So some teams might get caught. Yesterday (FP2) evening they could almost do two flying laps on Ultra's, today there was only one lap in them.
FP3 looked a lot like FP2 yesterday, Lewis still not been able to do a single flying lap without error, Kimi surprisingly faster than Sebastian and Max ahead of DannyRic.
This is definitely not the fastest way to go around a track
(courtesy reddit)
poor Sebas, that's his weekend done :(
(courtesy reddit)
poor Sebas, that's his weekend done :(
Yellows, "I did not see any yellow flags"....Sergio Perez :P
https://streamable.com/od2v
But after Hungaroring, why would they slow down
and Grosjean crashing....again:
https://streamable.com/od2v
But after Hungaroring, why would they slow down
and Grosjean crashing....again:
Did not expect Nico to pull that much of a gap to Lewis, but maybe after the messy sessions so far you could see it coming. Both RBR's on the supersoft at the start tomorrow, which could make things interesting (Safetycar).
And good to see both Torros Rosso up there!
And good to see both Torros Rosso up there!
Weird seeing the track in daylight just an hour before the race start.
I'm thinking Rosberg runs away with this after a good start. A crash takes out a big name and there's a real fight for second.
I'm thinking Rosberg runs away with this after a good start. A crash takes out a big name and there's a real fight for second.
By Spengo Go To PostWeird seeing the track in daylight just an hour before the race start.I hope DannyRic gets a good start and messes up the Merc at the front. He has nothing to loose and really wants that win and he knows he needs to do that at the start.
I'm thinking Rosberg runs away with this after a good start. A crash takes out a big name and there's a real fight for second.
When the Mercs have a better start, I do hope Mercedes they aren't going to do what Vettel did last year and slow down the pace at the front to keep the tires working longer, as overtaking is pretty had around here.
That poor start by Max and great one by Hulk meant crash and Safetycar
https://my.mixtape.moe/rqrrkf.mp4
(courtesy reddit)
https://my.mixtape.moe/rqrrkf.mp4
(courtesy reddit)
Glad I watched Watford/ManU because this one is pretty boring, unless a late SafetyCar brings the action.
edit] with Rosberg not pitting for new tires, this might get good at the end
edit] with Rosberg not pitting for new tires, this might get good at the end
It's busy season again, with 4 races in 5 weeks and first up this weekend is the Malaysian GP at the Sepang Circuit.
One of the first new modern Tilke tracks and apparently it was time to redo the tarmac and make some small changes to the track while at it.
They also took the opportunity to add some new drainage to the track, how much that's going to help in monsoon season we might see this weekend (some thunder/rain predicted for the weekend)
Even though Ferrari won last year (hot+tires), cannot see past a Mercedes one two, pleasing their main partner Petronas at their home GP. Did not think I would say this after Spa, but Lewis really does need a good race weekend to get his challenge back on track.
One of the first new modern Tilke tracks and apparently it was time to redo the tarmac and make some small changes to the track while at it.
They also took the opportunity to add some new drainage to the track, how much that's going to help in monsoon season we might see this weekend (some thunder/rain predicted for the weekend)
Even though Ferrari won last year (hot+tires), cannot see past a Mercedes one two, pleasing their main partner Petronas at their home GP. Did not think I would say this after Spa, but Lewis really does need a good race weekend to get his challenge back on track.
Remember when Nicola gave that marketing speech here on podium. It was so cringe, I thought I was going to die. Let's not do that again.
Kmag car has been on and of fire in the pitsstreet for at least 5/10 minutes now (fuel leakage), great start to the weekend.
Great example of why the drivers have to be able to get out of the cockpit in less than five seconds. What would have happened in this case if there was a halo on the car? Even if they think up a system to quickly remove it, it will still slow him down.
That was an easy pole for Lewis, dominated all weekend, let's hope race pace from the RBR's & Ferrari's was genuine yesterday (and Max starts normal). Shame Nico just got it together in the last run, could have made the race even more interesting.
[edfit] Hammy in cringe (Petronas) mode already :lol:
[edfit] Hammy in cringe (Petronas) mode already :lol:
By markao Go To PostHammy in cringe (Petronas) mode already :lol:Haha, he couldn't help himself.
Lewis championship hopes end up in smoke :(
Ricci on (new) softs, should help him to get his first win of the season.
Ricci on (new) softs, should help him to get his first win of the season.
By Spengo Go To PostIt's happening. Kind of feel sorry for Hamilton. He was driving really well.season isn't over yet, Nico still needs to finish...but yeah looks bad for Lewis
VES is nibbling tenths of seconds of RIC. This is going to be good.
Edit: I think he settled for 2nd.
Edit: I think he settled for 2nd.
By Spengo Go To PostVES is nibbling tenths of seconds of RIC. This is going to be good.Driving so close to another car is always going to overheat the tires. So even if you can stay close for a few, cars start to slide on the rear after it. Let's hope next year they have a bigger temperature window.
Edit: I think he settled for 2nd.
Great to see Danny win, "deserved" one after Monaco and great 1-2 for RBR with Vettel out.
And please have an RBR ( & others ;) ) next year that can challenge with the Mercs for the title, so we can see more of this !
Fommed
Fommed
^Best battle for the lead all season. They just didn't know at that point.
RIC all but guaranteed the win when RB pits both at same time. I guess it's compensation for Monaco. VES was smart enough to not battle RIC in the last laps (if he could). Edit: On second thought RIC would have been fast enough to overtake VES at the end if he had pitted and VES stayed on the hard tire. The team just wanted to avoid another tussle and to guarantee the 1-2. Makes sense.
Also, Vettel gets three-place grid penalty for Suzuka. :trollface:
RIC all but guaranteed the win when RB pits both at same time. I guess it's compensation for Monaco. VES was smart enough to not battle RIC in the last laps (if he could). Edit: On second thought RIC would have been fast enough to overtake VES at the end if he had pitted and VES stayed on the hard tire. The team just wanted to avoid another tussle and to guarantee the 1-2. Makes sense.
Also, Vettel gets three-place grid penalty for Suzuka. :trollface: